English to English adjective
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Refined; select; excellent; choice. | | source: webster1913 noun
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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | | Example: made an effort to cover all the reading material wished him luck in his endeavor she gave it a good try
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A screen, or sieve, for grain. | | source: webster1913
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In Rugby and Northern Union football, a score (counting three points) made by grounding the ball on or behind the opponent's goal line; -- so called because it entitles the side making it to a place kick for a goal (counting two points more if successful). | | source: webster1913 verb
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make an effort or attempt | | Example: He tried to shake off his fears The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps The police attempted to stop the thief He sought to improve himself She always seeks to do good in the world
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put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | | Example: This approach has been tried with good results Test this recipe
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put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of | | Example: The football star was tried for the murder of his wife The judge tried both father and son in separate trials
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take a sample of | | Example: Try these new crackers Sample the regional dishes
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examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process | | Example: The jury had heard all the evidence The case will be tried in California
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give pain or trouble to | | Example: I've been sorely tried by these students
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test the limits of | | Example: You are trying my patience!
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melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities | | Example: try the yak butter render fat in a casserole
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put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice | | Example: Try on this sweater to see how it looks
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To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from the good. | | source: webster1913
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To exert strength; to endeavor; to make an effort or an attempt; as, you must try hard if you wish to learn. | | source: webster1913
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